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The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
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Near the end of the Korean War, a platoon of U.S. soldiers is captured by communists and brainwashed. Following the war, the platoon is returned home, and Sergeant Raymond Shaw is lauded as a hero by the rest of his platoon. However, the platoon commander, Captain Bennett Marco, finds himself plagued by strange nightmares and soon races to uncover a terrible plot.
Cast
Frank Sinatraas Capt./Maj. Bennett Marco
Laurence Harveyas Raymond Shaw
Angela Lansburyas Mrs. Iselin
Janet Leighas Eugenie Rose Chaney
James Gregoryas Sen. John Yerkes Iselin
Henry Silvaas Chunjin
Leslie Parrishas Jocelyn Jordan
John McGiveras Sen. Thomas Jordan
Khigh Dhieghas Dr. Yen Lo
James Edwardsas Cpl. Allen Melvin
Douglas Hendersonas Col. Milt
Albert Paulsenas Zilkov
Barry Kelleyas Secretary of Defense
Lloyd Corriganas Holborn Gaines
Facts
| Release date | October 24, 1962 |
| Runtime | 126 min (2h 6m) โ about the same as the 1962 average of 117 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $2,200,000 |
| Box office | $7,700,000 (3.5ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0056218 |
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Questions
How long is The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Is The Manchurian Candidate worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 838 votes, which places it #17 of 23 films released in 1962 in this index (top 30%) and #239 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate was directed by John Frankenheimer. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Ronin (1998), Reindeer Games (2000), The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996).
Who stars in The Manchurian Candidate?
Frank Sinatra as Capt./Maj. Bennett Marco; Laurence Harvey as Raymond Shaw; Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Iselin; Janet Leigh as Eugenie Rose Chaney; James Gregory as Sen. John Yerkes Iselin; Henry Silva as Chunjin.
What is The Manchurian Candidate rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Manchurian Candidate?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/41116.